Tag Mathematics

Graduate student’s software innovation helps harness brainstorming

February 11, 2009

One success of the UW–Madison Reaccreditation Project gave rise to an even bigger challenge: namely, what to make of tens of thousands of open-ended observations about the university’s future? One clever software solution, developed by math graduate student Erik Andrejko, may end up finding a useful home with any organization in the throes of strategic planning.

U.S. culture derails girl math whizzes

October 10, 2008

A culture of neglect and, at some age levels, outright social ostracism, is derailing a generation of students, especially girls, deemed the very best in mathematics, according to a new study.

Study: No gender differences in math performance

July 24, 2008

A team of scientists says that there aren't gender differences in math performance any longer.

Morgridge Institute to hold symposium on integration of math, biology

July 16, 2008

To address the challenge and position UW–Madison scientists for the future, the Morgridge Institute for Research, part of the new Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, has slated the first symposium on the Integration of the Mathematical and Biological Sciences, to be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 2-3.

Recent sightings: Sidewalk math

May 13, 2008

Mathematics teaching assistant Sam Eckels works with students from his second-semester calculus class during a “Sidewalk Math” session held May 13,…

Institute sponsors symposium to explore integration of math, biology

May 13, 2008

The Morgridge Institute for Research and the Graduate School are sponsoring a two-day symposium open to faculty and academic staff interested in exploring the interfaces connecting the mathematic, computational and biological sciences, and the major impact of these evolving interactions on research, education, training and discovery.

Young mathematical minds honored in annual talent search

April 30, 2008

On Thursday, May 1, the University of Wisconsin–Madison math department will honor some of Wisconsin's most mathematically gifted middle and high school students.

UW-Madison graduate programs fare well in annual U.S. News rankings

April 2, 2008

A number of graduate programs and specialties at UW–Madison scored high marks in the 2009 "Best Graduate Schools" edition of U.S. News and World Report.

Professor strengthens math, science education

March 26, 2008

For well over a decade, mathematics professor Terry Millar has worked to improve math and science instruction for students at all levels by bringing together the knowledge of university mathematicians and scientists with the teaching and curricular expertise of educators.

Seven honored with Romnes awards

March 18, 2008

Seven of UW–Madison’s rising faculty have received H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowships. The award, supported by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), recognizes great potential in faculty who have earned tenure within the last four years. Award-winners receive a $50,000 award to be used in support of research.